JASTEE

Message from the Editor

The Journal of the American Society of Trace Evidence Examiners (JASTEE) is always on the lookout for high quality contributions. If you have been sitting on a great idea for a paper, or if you presented at one of the past regional forensic association meetings or trace evidence symposia but have never written up your paper for publication, now is the time to act. Everyone benefits when these papers are published and shared with the broader community through a peer reviewed format. We have big plans for JASTEE, but we cannot do it alone, so get writing, and contact Heidi Prough if you have any questions at ProughH@michigan.gov.

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Article Title Authors Keywords Year Month Issue
Identification of Modern Automotive Paint Systems using Paint Data Query (PDQ): A Collaborative Study Tamara Hodgins, Andrew Ho, Mark Sandercock Automotive Paint, Paint Database, Paint Data Query, PDQ, Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR, Collaborative Study 2015 December 6-3
Case Study: Not a Normal Hair Case - an Alpaca Hair Comparison Emily Weber Hair Comparisons, Alpaca, Microscopic Characteristics, Medulla 2022 December 12-1
Forensic Applications of Foraminifera Andrew M. Bowen Forensic geology, forensic geoscience, forensic soil analysis, microfossils, foraminifera 2010 December 1-2
Microscopical Identification of 19th Century Corset Cording Fibers Kelly M. Brinsko Hair Degradation, Hair Identification, Human Remains, Skeleton, Cording, Binder, Historic Textiles, Fiber Identification, Fabric, Clothing, Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Stereomicroscopy, Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), Scale Casts, Chloroform, Norland Optical Adhesive (NOA) 2010 December 1-2
The Effects of Cyanoacrylate Fuming and Fluorescent Dye Staining on Forensic Tape Analysis Natasha Neel, Andrew J. McIntyre Cyanoacrylate, Rhodamine 6G, Duct Tape, Black Electrical Tape, Masking Tape, Packaging Tape, Physical Matches, FTIR 2010 December 1-2
Survey of Mounting Media Used for Hair and Fiber Microscopy Maria Lawas, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joshua D. Friedman, Joseph Donfack Fiber Analysis, Light Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, Mounting Medium 2022 December 12-1
Discrimination of Retail Black Spray Paints Scott Ryland Forensic, Comparisons, Paint, Spray Paint, Discrimination Study 2010 December 1-2
Determining the Minimum Weight of Soil Samples for Forensic Geological Analysis Brittany Claassen, Emma Redman, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino Soil, Sample Size, Comparative Analysis 2022 December 12-1
Takata Airbag Death: Source-Determination Investigation of Metal Fragment Recovered from Driver Richard S. Brown Takata Corporation, airbag, ammonium nitrate, inflator, fracture, Fourier-transform infrared microspectroscopy (FT-IR), fluorescence microscopy, scanning electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (SEM-EDS), polarized light microscopy (PLM), computed X-ray tomography, forensic investigation 2021 December 11-1
Discrimination of Flat (Sheet) Glass Specimens Having Similar Refractive Indices Using Micro X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry Scott Ryland Forensic, Glass Comparisons, Discrimination Study, X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry 2011 December 2-1
Particle Combination Analysis for Predictive Source Attribution: Tracing a Shipment of Contraband Ivory David A. Stoney, Andrew M. Bowen, Vaughn M. Bryant, Emily A. Caven, Matthew T. Cimino, Paul L. Stoney None 2011 December 2-1
Evaluation of Eight Mounting Media and Acrylic Microscope Slides for Hair and Fiber Microscopy Maria Lawas, Linda M. Otterstatter, Joshua D. Friedman, Joseph Donfack Fiber Analysis, Light Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, Mounting Medium 2021 December 11-1
Conducting and Reporting Paint Data Query (PDQ) Searches Diana M. Wright Paint Data Query, Make-Model-Year, Spectral Search Libraries 2021 December 11-1
Forensic Examination of Ceramic Frit on Automotive Glass Troy Ernst, Kris Gates, Christine Gregory, Chris Hamburg Ceramic Frit; Automotive Glass; XRF; Elemental Analysis; Trace Evidence 2020 December 10-1
Evaluation of the Evidentiary Value of Cable Ties Celeste Lambert, Brandi Clark, Ted Schwartz, Thomas Brettell, Lawrence Quarino Cable Ties, Database, Class Characteristics, Striations 2020 December 10-1
A Make-Model-Year Case Involving Unusual Primer Chemistry and Good Resources Diana M. Wright Paint, Make-Model-Year Determination, Automotive Databases, FTIR, Benzoguanamine, PDQ 2010 December 1-2
Guideline for Assessing Physical Characteristics in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Using Light Microscopy in Forensic Examinations of Tape Components SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Using Scanning Electron Microscopy/Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy in Forensic Tape Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Guideline for Forensic Examination of Pressure Sensitive Tapes SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Particulates in Injection Solutions of Street Heroin in Israel - Potential Hazard Avraham Zelkowicz, Uriel Bretler, Etia Cohen, Dana Sonenfeld, Aliza Raziel Forensic Toxicology, Heroin Injection, Particulates, Intravenous Solution, Heroin Injector, Particle Diameter 2020 December 10-1
Time and temperature dependent analysis of bleach degradation residues on textile fabrics by presumptive chemical analysis and ion chromatography-mass spectrometry Mark LaVigne, Joseph J. Cavaleri, Katherine Roberts Bleach Degradation, Diphenylamine, Ion-Chromatography Mass-Spectrometry, Textile Fabric, Storage Conditions, Orthotolidine, KI-Starch Paper 2019 December 9-1
Trace Isotope Analysis of Dental Enamel for the Micro Regional Geological Attribution of Human Remains in Virginia Nicole Palmer, Robert Stein, Qin Wang, Scott Gronert, Tal Simmons human identification, trace isotopes, dental enamel, Virginia, geolocation 2019 December 9-1
Calcium oxalate crystal identification in kidney tissue Larry Peterson Ethylene glycol, kidney tissue, calcium oxalate crystals, refractive index, Fourier- transform infrared microspectroscopy (micro-FTIR) 2019 December 9-1
Analysis and discrimination of colored pressure sensitive tape backing by microspectrophotometry Susan Gross, Joshua Jorstad Colored Tape Backing, Microspectrophotometry, Duct Tape, Electrical Tape 2019 December 9-1
The Physical and Chemical Characterization of Multipurpose Architectural Paint Erica Dolak, Robyn Weimer Paint, Architectural Paint, Multipurpose, Self-priming, Discrimination Power, Analytical Scheme 2015 December 6-3
The Prevalence of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Factory Repairs in Automotive Paint Samples Diana M. Wright, Andria H. Mehltretter OEM Factory Repairs, Paint Data Query, Interpretation, FTIR, Reference Collections 2015 December 6-3
Standard Guide for Using Infrared Spectroscopy in Forensic Paint Examinations SWGMAT None 2011 December 2-1
Study of Transfer and Persistence of Glass in a Mock Kidnapping Case Katrina Rupert, Mandy Ho, Tatiana Trejos Glass Evidence, Glass Persistence, Glass Transfer, Trace Evidence, Vehicle Glass 2018 November 8-1
Little Variation Exists Between Laboratory Procedures for the Microscopical Examination of Human Hair Nancy E. Murphy, Amy Reynolds, Adam B. Hall Trace Evidence, Hair Analysis, Microscopical Hair Examination 2018 November 8-1
Discrimination Power of Automotive Paint Comparisons using a Paint Analytical Scheme Amy Reynolds, Kevin Roberts, Alex Thompson, Emily Runt Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Automotive Paint, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Comparison Microscope, Paint Analysis 2018 November 8-1
Detection of Bullet v. Nail Damage to Textile Fabrics Using Polarized Light Microscopy Katherine A. Roberts, Gregory Hogrebe, Galyn Fischer, Amanda R. Davis Textile Fabrics, Ductile Fracture, Bullet and Nail Hole Damage, Fiber-end Deformation, Polarized Light Microscopy 2018 November 8-1
Forensic Analysis and Discrimination of Duct Tapes Andria H. Mehltretter, Maureen J. Bradley Forensic Science, Trace Evidence, Duct Tape, Discrimination, Stereomicroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffractometry, Scanning Electron Microscopy / Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy 2012 August 3-1
Chemical Properties of Selected Plastic-Tipped Bullets Melisa C. Thompson, Cady A. Lancaster, Michele G. Banta, Crystal N. Hart, Michael D. Scanlan, Edgard O. Espinoza Plastic-tipped Bullets, Ballistic-tip Ammo, FTIR, XRF, Discriminate Analysis 2012 August 3-1
Plumbum Microraptus: Definitive Microscopic Indicators of a Bullet Hole in a Synthetic Fabric Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik, Peter Diaczuk Ammunition, Backscattered Electron Imaging, Bullets, Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, Fabrics, Fibers, Firearms, Forensic Science, Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy, Lead, Primer Gunshot Residue, Polarized Light Microscopy, Secondary Electron Imaging, Scanning Electron Microscopy 2013 August 4-2
The Evidential Value of Fibers Used in Hi-Vis Workwear T. Coyle, C. Shaw, L. Stevens Hi-Vis, Fiber, Evidential Value, Polyester 2013 August 4-2
Analysis of Bicomponent Fibers Using Confocal Raman Mapping Robyn Weimer, Jennifer Clary, Robert Heintz, Mark Wall None 2012 August 3-1
Glycol Ethers: A New Category of Oxygenated Solvents Encountered in Fire Debris Samples Troy Ernst, Kevin Streeter Fire Debris, Oxygenated Solvents, Glycol Ethers, DOWANOL, Scented Oils, Air Fresheners, GC/MS 2013 August 4-2
Evaluation of Automotive Lenses for Forensic Applications by FTIR, PGC, and Raman Spectroscopy Susan T. Gross, Robert Duevel, Jeffrey Wilson, José R. Almirall Forensic Science, Plastics, Taillights, Automotive Lenses 2015 July 6-2
Changes Observed in Human Head Hairs Exposed to Heat Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl Hair, Burnt Hair, Heat Exposure, Hair Exposed to Heat, Forensic Hair Examinations, Microscopic, Hair Characteristics, Arson 2015 July 6-2
Seeing Color: Practical Methods in Pigment Microscopy Christopher S. Palenik, Skip Palenik Pigments, Paints, Fibers, Cosmetics, Forensic, Trace Evidence, Automotive, Architectural, Cross Sections, Smears, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) 2015 July 6-2
The Effect of Pigment Type on Pigment Variation due to Differential Mixing in Spray Paints Kris M. Gates Paint, Spray Paint, FT-IR, Pigments, Heterogeneity, Sublimation 2015 July 6-2
Distinguishing Coal, Coke, and Other Black Particles J.R. Millette, R.S. Brown, J.P. Kyle, W. Turner Jr., W. Hill, and W.R. Boltin Opaque particles, coal, anthracite, bituminous, lignite, petroleum coke, peat 2010 June 1-1
Microscopy of Feathers: A Practical Guide for Forensic Feather Identification Carla J. Dove, Sandra L. Koch Forensics, Feathers, Microscopy, Identification, Downy Barbs 2010 June 1-1
Identification of a Cyclopentyl Nitrite Inhalant Christopher R. Bommarito Cyclopentyl Nitrite, Cyclopentyl Nitrate, Cyclopentanol, Butyl Nitrite, Poppers 2010 June 1-1
Identification of General Unknowns Andrew M. Bowen General Unknowns, Stereomicroscopy, Polarized Light Microscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Micro-spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy, Raman Micro-spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, Microchemistry 2010 June 1-1
Glitter as a Source of Trace Evidence Susan Gross, Katherine Igowsky, Elizabeth Pangerl Glitter, Trace, Trace Evidence 2010 June 1-1
Microspectrophotometry (MSP) of Blood - An Update Larry K. Peterson Forensic Science, Microscopy, Microspectrophotometry, MSP, Blood 2010 June 1-1
Determining the Influence of Organic Content on the Persistence of Soil Trace Evidence Ashley Buchman, Brittany Claassen, Jennifer Bonetti, Lawrence Quarino, Andra Lewis Soil Persistence; Soil Organic Content; Footwear 2026 May XX